Recipe Details

BLT Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

FOR ROASTS, CHOPS and TENDERLOINS

Cook to 145 F with 3 minute rest

Ingredients

12 slices bacon, crisply-cooked
4 cups romaine, shredded
16 dried tomato halves, drained if packed in oil, rehydrated if dried
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Cooking Directions


Coarsely crumble bacon and set aside. In large bowl, toss together romaine, tomatoes and mushrooms. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, sugar and seasonings; toss with salad mixture and divide evenly among four dinner plates. Top each salad with some bacon and sliced green onion.

Serves 4.

Serving Suggestions

Who says a BLT has to be a sandwich? This pretty salad is a great lunch or light dinner. Serve with cornbread and a tall glass of ice tea.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 280 calories
Protein: 9 grams
Fat: 24 grams
Sodium: 320 milligrams
Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 10 grams

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